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Cafe Renaissance

Restaurant Mediterranean restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Waite Park


Address

2140 Frontage Rd N, Waite Park, MN 56387, United States

Website

thecaferenaissance.com

Contact

+1 320-253-9300

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (568 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 3 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 3 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 3 to 9 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 3 to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 3 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 3 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (13) amazing (9) menu (9) atmosphere (8) good (7) staff (6)
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  • 4/5 Mary W. 2 years ago on Google
    First time here. The atmosphere is impressive - lovely. A wonderful surprise was the piano player playing throughout the evening at the baby grand piano - classy. Linen cloths and napkins, beautiful drapes, chandelier & decor. Definitely a hot "date place". Food quality, flavor/prep and portions excellent. We had the Lobster Cardinal - Lobster tail was large, scallops done perfect, shrimp nice size; Stuffed Chicken Alfredo Pizza was unusual, yummy and huge - a hit. Moussaka delightful. Birthday cannoli a special complimentary treat. Is is pricey however. Any substitutions were surcharged which felt like nickel and diming. Onion and house soup bowls were barely half full. The 4 star rating given is due to the service/server being poor. Perfunctory. No recommendations were made, no welcoming smile or conversation, no appreciation for us being there - everything seemed like an effort. Very disappointing. Overall a special occasion place with lovely food.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andy P. 2 years ago on Google
    If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would. Very elegant. Very nice staff and the food was amazing. This is a fine dinning establishment but the prices were very affordable. Such a beautiful atmosphere. My new favorite place to eat! Had the best steak I've ever had there. (I had steak and lobster and the ms had a almond encrusted halibut.)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelly D. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband and I celebrated our anniversary dinner here and enjoyed everything we ordered. The Lamb appetizer was cooked perfectly. We had both the French onion soup and the seafood chowder. The french onion was the best french onion I have ever had! I wish I had the recipe! Our entrees were both amazing. Service was great and the atmosphere was romantic. Ordered two meals with an appetizer and a bottle of wine and spent about $200 total. Definitely worth it!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Hussein A. 1 year ago on Google
    I’m a regular customer and I love the food and I enjoy the atmosphere there but on Valentine’s Day the food wasn’t good! honestly it was a total disaster and I’m disappointed, menu was too small and way over priced, the chicken was super chewy like a Rubber, it’s kinda funny I paid $107 for only a chicken breast and chicken pasta. Anyways I won’t go back again on a special days.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher P. 2 years ago on Google
    No reservation necessary. Visited friends over dinner, at the upscale Mediterranean eatery. The decor inline with muted color tones, set a relaxing and welcoming ambiance. A sizable menu selection of palette pleasing fare, coupled with abundant selection of wines and cocktails lends itself to a comfortable "no rush" dinning experience. The staff are extremely welcoming and knowledgeable in what is on and off the menu. Flavors are exciting and plentiful. Pricing follows the current markets with offerings in regard to availability and freshness of ingredients. Something for nearly everyone in your party with gluten free offerings. Portions are fair and modest. Highly recommended eatery for the foodie in your life. Live music also had, with pianist. Be prepared to wait just enough, between seating, drink orders, appetizers, entree order and desserts. This is not a quick in and out establishment. Arrive hungry, enjoy yourself and leave happily satisfied. This is a dinning experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liz B. 2 years ago on Google
    The beef bourguignon and osso buco were my favorite things on the menu. Market price for the meat was about $35. We also tried the escargot , which I wouldn't describe as unmissable but also wasn't unpleasant. Their mocha cafe was delicious with just the right amounts of cocoa and espresso. However, we ordered Laphroaig, neat, and for $15 we got the smallest shot of whiskey I've ever seen. The food portions were excellent though, so we did go home with leftovers. If you have the budget for a place like this, I do recommend their meat dishes. Well seasoned and extremely tender! Service was friendly, although I could tell I was a little underdressed in my naruto shirt and hoodie.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Richard Q. 2 years ago on Google
    The restaurant is beautiful & has great potential. The Greek appetizers we had were quite good, well prepared & tasty. Good job!! However the menu described lovely main meals which the kitchen didn't deliver on. My meal was described as Jumbo Shrimp & Sea Scallops. I got small shrimp & tiny Bay Scallops. Sorry... I know seafood. My wife's Alfredo pasta was overcooked, bland with very few vegetables. She knows this pasta dish. The menu description for these meals was simply inaccurate. The menu needs Reviewed & rewritten.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Charity P. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place and the server was wonderful. I have been dying for a good prime rib and since I had never been here before I decided to give it a try. I ordered rare prime rib and it came out medium well with no flavor. My daughter ordered the kids Mac and cheese and she said it was the best she has ever had and she loved the extra chocolaty milk.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 FlinkoPlanki 1 year ago on Google
    Went here for a fancy dinner, don’t get me wrong the place looked great. The environment and feel to it was great but the food itself was very underwhelming. You could expect to spend $40-55 per person(including tax and tips) but I’ve gotten the same food except with better taste for as little as $10. Portion sizes are also small and presentation isn’t really that great either. You’d expect with the price and portions that it would Atleast good, but the rice looked extremely unseasoned and didn’t taste that great. The staff was also not great. Looked annoyed when we asked for a drink refill or bread or anything, and only really started being a tiny bit nicer towards the end, I’m guessing for a better tip. The place looks amazing inside but honestly I probably wouldn’t come here unless you needed to go to a somewhat fancy looking restaurant in Waite Park
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 DeLoris R. 8 months ago on Google
    First time here, had the crab cake appitizer, tandoori shrimp, and baklava for desert. The crab cakes were amazing, should have had as my entree!! The tandoori were good wish they had more spice then curry, but really good overall. The baklava was disappointing, should have got the carrot cake. Overall a great night, wonderful atmosphere and our waiter was stellar!!

  • 5/5 Joyce R. 2 years ago on Google
    My husband and I visited here for the first time for Valentines Day. It was an amazing surprise for us. The atmosphere was so beautiful and inviting and the staff were extremely friendly. The food was absolutely delicious. We cant wait to go back!

  • 5/5 David T. 7 months ago on Google
    Exceptional menu with a wide variety of mid to high dollar choices. The ambiance was very nice. Live pianist was nice, but a little loud at times making conversation tough. Staff were all superb!

  • 5/5 Annika L. 5 months ago on Google
    Our first time here was lovely! Our waiter, Sebastien, was attentive, made great recommendations, and was helpful with questions. The food was delicious, perfect portion sizes with enough to take home. I rarely leave reviews, but I enjoyed this experience so much!!

  • 4/5 T D. 9 months ago on Google
    Great date night location. It’s just so different from anywhere in the area, I love it. I used to get the flaming saganaki cheese dish as an app, but it honestly isn’t one of my fave parts of going there. I highly recommend their house (barley) soup or French onion. They serve you bread and oil for dipping as a courtesy. A lot of times you get a pallet cleanser too if you get a full meal. They have a pianist playing most weekend nights. I also enjoy their pizzas, seafood, and Greek options (hummus, etc.)

  • 5/5 Yaya N. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice fancy restaurant with great food, great atmosphere and great service👍 Got sherbet to cleanse palate and piano player live music❤️

  • 4/5 Christina M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food and serivce. Recommendation the lobster & steak as it feeds two. A bit pricy, but worth it for those special occasions. Plenty of parking and handicap accessible.

  • 5/5 Emily K. 10 months ago on Google
    This restaurant is phenomenal and I can't wait to surprise my friends and family and bring them here.

  • 5/5 James Alberts I. 1 year ago on Google
    Live piano, 5 star good and excellent service. The food has bold and cibrant flavors. You can definitely taste the quailty and time put into each meal.

  • 5/5 Amy D. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food, amazing service and amazing atmosphere! Best dining experience hands down in St Cloud area. We have been continually impressed!

  • 5/5 Amanda H. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely love this place. Brought our son for a special birthday dinner. Granted fine dining isn't a norm to bring kids, we all just love the food so much. Al makes the most amazing pizzas, the soup is always amazing. There isn't a meal on their menu you could go wrong with, Ahmed is just fantastic. Their staff is beyond wonderful! Will continue going here for years to come!

  • 5/5 Erik K. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic and friendly staff, and delicious food. Dress casual or dress up, you will have a great meal and a quality experience. The bread was amaz the beef soup was crazy flavorful and the entree was delish. The tzatziki sauce was fantastic, had a little bite which I loved. The moussaka was super creamy and awesome. Highly recommend the lamb lollipops.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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